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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,026 and 15,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,026 and 15,273 is: 23,265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026 : 15,273 = 15,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026/15,273 = 15,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026x = 15,273 × 15,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026x = 233,264,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,264,529/10,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,265.96

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